Ultimate Eggnog Mudslide Recipe

Easy Eggnog Mudslide Recipe: the perfect holiday cocktail! This festive twist is an excellent update to a classic Mudslide Cocktail with Eggnog, Vodka, and Kahlúa.

Eggnog Mudslide Recipe

We have been having so much fun making eggnog cocktails this holiday season. There are so many great ways you can mix a drink with eggnog.

Next year, we will set up an eggnog bar with recipe cards printed so guests can make their favorite eggnog cocktails. An eggnog bar would be so much fun for a holiday party.

This eggnog mudslide is an excellent twist on a classic cocktail. The classic mudslide, combined with cream, vodka, and Kahlúa, is a favorite.

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic Eggnog Mudslide Drink! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

• Kahlua
• Vodka
• Eggnog

Garnish - Whipped Cream - regular or eggnog whipped cream, Ground Nutmeg, drizzle chocolate syrup on the glass

Equipment Needed

• OXO angled jiggers - these are our go-to measuring tools for cocktails.
• Cocktail Shaker – This cocktail shaker comes with a fantastic set of tools
• Old Fashion Glass/Rocks Glass

How to make a Eggnog Mudslide

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

Add eggnog to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Add vodka to the cocktail shaker.

Add Kahlúa to the cocktail shaker.

Shake until the liquid is chilled.

Strain into a glass. Leave a little space at the top to add whipped cream easily without overflowing the drink.

Garnish with whipped cream, sprinkle of nutmeg, and a cinnamon stick.

Enjoy!

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead: 

You can pre-batch this Eggnog Mudslide for multiple servings. Just leave off the whipped cream, shake the container to reincorporate the ingredients, and garnish before serving.

Storage:

Since this cocktail contains eggnog, refrigerate it in an airtight container for freshness and enjoy it within three days.

Freezing/How to Freeze:

We do not suggest freezing leftovers of this sweet holiday cocktail. Dairy products tend to turn grainy after freezing and thawing.

You can make this with a blender and ice to create a frozen mudslide.

How to Reheat:

We like enjoying this cocktail cold over ice, but you can heat it using your microwave or stovetop if you prefer a hot version.

 

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

We use Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur in this recipe, but you can use any other coffee liqueur you like that’s available at nearby stores. Other brands we like include Tia Maria and Sheridan’s.

We suggest sticking to plain vodka to let the Kahlúa and eggnog flavors shine and not overpower them. You can try vanilla or whipped cream vodka for a more decadent Eggnog Mudslide.

There are also other delicious Kahlúa flavors that can be used. 

Similarly, you can use homemade or store-bought eggnog in this cocktail recipe.

Vegetarian Option:

This Eggnog Mudslide is vegetarian-friendly!

Vegan Option:

The Eggnog Mudslide is vegetarian but not vegan, as Kahlúa products and eggnog contain dairy. If you are vegan or are making it for vegan friends, replace Kahlúa and eggnog with plant-based substitutes.

Gluten-Free:

Kahlúa confirms in its FAQs that while it is not certified gluten-free, it does not use gluten-containing ingredients in making Kahlúa Original or its other flavors.

Eggnog is a dairy-based product that is naturally gluten-free, but if you are highly sensitive and want to avoid cross-contamination, look for a gluten-free label.

Alcohol-Free Option:

Replace the Kahlúa and vodka with NA alternatives to make alcohol-free Eggnog Mudslides.

Larger Group/More Servings:

If you make this cocktail for a holiday party or gathering, you can pre-batch it for more servings. Check out our Make Ahead tips above.

Sugar-Free:

The written recipe contains 27 grams of sugar per serving, with the final nutritional content depending on your ingredients.

Kahlúa does not have sugar-free alcoholic alternatives you can buy at a store. You can use sugar-free eggnog and make your coffee liqueur using the many sugar-free homemade recipes online, or skip this cocktail if you are watching your sugar intake.

 

Tips for the Best Eggnog Mudslide

• The breakdown of ingredients is 1 part Kahlúa, 1 part vodka, and eight parts eggnog. The amount of eggnog may vary depending on the size of your glass. 

What to Serve with Eggnog Mudslide

The Eggnog Mudslide is a fantastic, easy-to-make holiday twist on the classic Mudslide Cocktail!

Here are some menu pairing suggestions to make it part of a festive feast or cocktail party for sharing with friends and family.

Sides: Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Smokies, Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls, Cheesy Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams, Creamed Corn Casserole, Campbell's Green Bean Casserole, CrockPot Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

Main Dishes: Eggnog French Toast, Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, Ham & Cheese Crescent Roll, CrockPot Turkey, CrockPot Ham, CrockPot Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs, Bourbon Baked Ham, CrockPot Orange Glazed Ham, CrockPot Coke Glazed Ham

Desserts: Eggnog Cookies, Sugared Cranberries, 4 Ingredient Christmas Crack, Reindeer Chow, Grinch Bark, No Bake Church Window Cookies, Eggnog Cake with Eggnog Glaze, No Bake Eggnog Pie, Snowball Cookies, Snow Ice Cream, Black Forest Cupcakes

Drinks: Broken Down Golf Cart Shot, Baileys Hot Chocolate, Grinch Jello Shots, Fireball Jello Shots, Cranberry Mimosa, CrockPot Hot Buttered Rum, Peppermint Patty Shot, Polar Bear Shot, Boozy Grinch Drink, Three Wise Men Shot, Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail

When to Serve

• Thanksgiving
• Holiday Cocktail Party
• Holiday Brunch
• Christmas
• Holiday celebrations
• No Specific occasion just because

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